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Dawson, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dawson, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community in the Timberline Village neighborhood priced from $790. Meadowlark Place in the Kennybrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$790
Meadowlark PlaceB1 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$799
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IA and Nearby

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.30 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Grimes in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $2,105. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the B2 - Barbados Model at Sunrise Meadows starting at $1,055 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Glynn Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood GrimesCapewood2BR,2BA$1.30
Sunrise MeadowsB2 - Barbados2BR,2BA$1.04
Cedar PointeVilla3BR,1BA$1.04
Twin Eagles by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$1.14
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Perrywood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Autumn Ridge Apartments - Casual SpacesA21BR,1BA$1.30
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Windfield West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson

What type of rentals are currently available in Dawson?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IA with pricing that ranges from $790 to $3,514. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dawson ranging from $850 to $2,595.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dawson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dawson ranges from $850 to $2,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,960.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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